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| 2007 Symposium Keynote Speaker Dr. Arthur I. Miller |
2007 Symposium
Wednesday, April 18 at 8:00pm in ARTS 150
Keynote address by Arthur I. Miller
Einstein, Picasso
Space, Time, and the Beauty That Causes Havoc
Almost simultaneously, in the first decade of the 20th century, when the avant-garde was at its height, Einstein discovered relativity and Picasso cubism. How? And why? This fascinating story involves coming to grips with wide-ranging questions such as: Are there similarities in creativity between artists and scientists? What do artists and scientists mean by 'aesthetics' and 'beauty'? Can we unravel creativity at its highest level?
Arthur I. Miller is Emeritus Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at University College London. He is fascinated by the nature of creative thinking and, in particular, in creativity in art (on the one hand) and science (on the other). What are the similarities, what are the differences?
His books include Insights of Genius: Imagery and Creativity in Science and Art and Einstein, Picasso: Space, Time and the Beauty that Causes Havoc, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. His latest book, Empire of the Stars: Friendship, Obsession and Betrayal in the Quest for Black Holes (UK: Abacus, 1996), was short listed for the Aventis Prize.
Professor Miller is the science presenter on WGBH's NOVA production, "Einstein," and has appeared on The Late Show, in addition to numerous radio programs and TV programs. His University College London biography can be found at < http://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/aim/ >.
Thursday, April 19th from 10am 2pm
in the lobby of Rasmuson Hall
Undergraduate Research Poster Fair
Friday, April 20th from 12 noon to 5pm in Rasmuson Hall
Student Presentations
Arts, Humanities, and Social Science - 12 pm
Nevada Start
Desire Shepler
Rachel Steer
Ruby Kennell
Christopher Smith
Michelle Steffens
Natural Science and Engineering - 1:30 pm
Vanessa Bergstedt
Revathy Thiagarajan-Smith
Summer Engler
Arthur Schultz
Jennifer Jemison
Paul Bilodeau
Blaine Shillington
Poster Session/Reception - 3:30 pm
in the Lobby of Rasmuson Hall
Awards Ceremony - 4pm - 5pm
in Rasmuson Hall Room 110
